How To Fix FX022 - Posting key & not known in the system

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FX - Distributed FI Application Messages

• Message number: 022

• Message text: Posting key & not known in the system

What causes this issue?

The posting key &V1& you specified is not known to the local client.

System Response

No actions were carried out.

How to fix this error?

There are two options for eliminating the error:
1.) Have your system administrator create the posting key
or 2.) Choose another, existing posting key.
Consider in both cases that the posting key used should be known to the
entire group. You might have to adjust the posting keys of the systems.
Procedure for the System Administrator
Create the posting key &V1& in your system. Note that this requires
extensive preliminary work:
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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FX022 - Posting key & not known in the system ?

  The SAP error message FX022 ("Posting key & not known in the system") typically occurs when you attempt to use a posting key that is not defined or recognized in the SAP system. Posting keys are essential in SAP as they determine the type of transaction being processed (e.g., debit or credit) and the account types involved.
  Causes of FX022 Error
  
  Undefined Posting Key: The posting key you are trying to use has not been defined in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The posting key may not be configured correctly in the relevant configuration settings.
  User Authorization: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to use the specified posting key.
  Incorrect Transaction Code: The transaction code being used may not support the posting key in question.
  Client-Specific Settings: The posting key may be defined in a different client, and you are working in a client where it is not available.
  
  Solutions to FX022 Error
  
  
  Check Posting Key Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP configuration transaction (SPRO).
  Navigate to Financial Accounting (FI) > General Ledger Accounting > Document Entry > Define Posting Keys.
  Verify if the posting key you are trying to use is defined. If not, you may need to create it or use a different one.
  
  
  
  Review User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to use the posting key. This can be checked in the user roles and profiles.
  
  
  
  Use Correct Transaction Code:
  
  Make sure you are using the correct transaction code that supports the posting key you are trying to use.
  
  
  
  Check Client Settings:
  
  If you are working in a specific client, ensure that the posting key is available in that client. You may need to check with your SAP Basis team or system administrator.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for any specific configurations or settings that may be affecting the posting key.
  
  
  
  Testing in a Different Environment:
  
  If possible, test the posting key in a development or quality assurance environment to see if the issue persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  Posting Keys: Posting keys are two-digit numbers that control the type of posting (debit or credit) and the account types (e.g., customer, vendor, asset).
  Transaction Codes: Common transaction codes related to posting keys include FB01 (Post Document), F-02 (General Posting), and others.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to the posting key error.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be necessary to involve your SAP support team or consult with SAP directly for further assistance.